'Has kept the score to one, somehow' – Liam Kennedy's half-time Newcastle United player ratings at Anfield

Here’s what Liam Kennedy half-time ratings...

Martin Dubravka – 9

Man of the match so far – has kept the score to one, somehow. Has had to deal with a number of one-on-ones and has done so very well.

Jacob Murphy – 6

Can cause problems for United on the break, if he can get involved a little more.

Federico Fernandez – 4

Not much better than the two alongside him. Expect much, much better from the Argentine.

Ciaran Clark – 3

Has done anything but defend. This central role in the three just isn’t working for the Republic of Ireland international.

Paul Dummett – 4

Not good enough from Dummett in this half, has been very, very poor.

Matt Ritchie – 5

Has been done far too often down the left, but defensive work isn’t his strong suit.

Jonjo Shelvey – 6

Has won some important tackles and kept things moving.

Sean Longstaff – 6

Has got to do so much better when put through by Shelvey, but couldn’t get the ball into stride.

Miguel Almiron – 6

Has done plenty of running but really needs to get his head up at times. Spoiled a perfectly good ASM through ball for Joelinton.

Allan Saint-Maximin – 7

Is a real livewire for Newcastle on the break – and Liverpool know it, having trying to kick him out of the game.

Joelinton – 6

Needs to be much quicker in his movements, has slowed things down at crucial points.